Did you know that each year 1200 people who have become blind or experienced serious sight loss register with the blind foundation for their services. One of the many services provided are guide dogs. The 6D Group is proud to be part of a team which is helping puppies grow up to be guide dogs. These dogs are trained for two years and enable these kiwis to get around safely with greater confidence and speed. These dogs mean independence, confidence, freedom and companionship.

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Norah met her first cat today and passed with flying colours. #GuideDogFact A guide dog needs to stay focused and not be easily distracted. 

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Did you know… The red coats help some puppies get used to wearing something before the harness is introduced. It’s way of getting them used to it and figuring out if they’ll be ok wearing a harness later.

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Looks like it isn’t just us trying to escape the heat! Here is 6 week old N litter cooling off with some ice blocks.

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Happy 1st Birthday Tori!

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We’re very proud of the latest graduates. These dogs have been put through their paces and are now officially qualified guide dogs, ready to get to work enriching the life of a blind or low vision kiwi.

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There’s just been a new litter of puppies, how cute are these guys!

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Sunshine, rain, walks & swims, looks like Tori has had a pretty good holiday, check it out…….

Happy New Year everyone from The 6D group, 2015 was a big year especially for this pupstar, lets see how far Tori has come………

Happy New Year from us all at the Blind Foundation and of course our gorgeous Guide Dogs. 2015 was a big year especially for our pupstar Tori. Let's take a look at how far Tori has come…

Posted by Blind Foundation Guide Dogs Pupdate on Thursday, December 31, 2015